Scientists Find Hidden Liver Protein That Slashes Bad Cholesterol
A newly discovered protein called HELZ2 controls how much harmful cholesterol the liver releases, opening a fresh path to heart disease treatment.
Cardiovascular health, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and cardiac research
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A newly discovered protein called HELZ2 controls how much harmful cholesterol the liver releases, opening a fresh path to heart disease treatment.
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